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June 9, 2026
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MICA NG Completes First Supersonic Launch

The US Army has awarded Saab a $22.4-million order for its Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System, a solution designed to improve combat training realism and readiness. VTESS employs laser-based...

June 8, 2026
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US approves AAV sale to Italy

Italy’s acquisition of additional Assault Amphibious Vehicles from the United States will improve command, recovery, and expeditionary support capabilities for its armed forces. The package includes specialized variants designed...

June 8, 2026
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Army expands virtual vehicle training fleet

Saab’s latest contract with the US Army focuses on enhancing combat training realism through the Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System. The technology converts operational military vehicles into interactive training...

June 7, 2026
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FICV program gains momentum under AVNL

India’s Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) programme is entering a critical development phase as AVNL expands industry participation through new requests related to armour protection and survivability technologies. The...

June 6, 2026
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Zorawar tank to receive enhanced protection

India’s Zorawar Light Tank is set to receive advanced armour enhancements designed to improve protection against modern armour-piercing threats. The upgraded protection package will significantly increase battlefield survivability while...

June 5, 2026
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Finland Completes AMV XP Deliveries

Slovakia has received the final batch of Patria AMV XP armored ambulance vehicles under a government-to-government agreement signed with Finland in 2022. The delivery completes a package that includes...

June 5, 2026
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Oshkosh to Supply More FMTV Trucks

Oshkosh Defense has secured multiple contracts worth a combined $142 million to supply its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 to US and allied military customers. The awards...

June 3, 2026
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Canada Signs $1.88B HIMARS Agreement

Canada has signed a government-to-government agreement with the United States to acquire 26 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers under a deal valued at 2.6 billion Canadian...

June 3, 2026
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Greece Expands Fleet With V-BAT Drones

Greece has entered a long-term agreement with Shield AI to expand the Hellenic Army’s fleet of V-BAT unmanned aerial systems. The vertical takeoff and landing drones are currently employed...

June 2, 2026
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Grizzly Shoot-and-Scoot Gun Offered to Canada

GDLS Canada has presented the Grizzly self-propelled howitzer, a modern artillery platform featuring a 155mm gun supplied by KNDS Deutschland. Designed around a highly automated architecture, the vehicle incorporates...